What Is A Homebuyer Drainage Survey?

A homeowner is financially responsible for all the drainage systems within the boundary of their property. It therefore makes good sense to understand the condition of the drains before proceeding with any property purchase.

In many cases, this can be recommended by the Building Surveyor prior to purchase, but it is also something you can do independently if you have any concerns. Conducting a drain survey now could save you a lot of money in possible repair costs in the long run.

A survey will be carried out using CCTV recording equipment that will record full colour video footage as the camera travels through the entire drainage system.

Our engineers are skilled in knowing what to look for in ensuring there are no leaks, the system is intact and structurally sound but is also efficient and has appropriate flow levels.

 A thorough assessment will also use techniques such as “dye testing” to check for leaks, determine flow and to ensure every part of your system is surveyed.

Most importantly a survey will uncover if there is damage to the pipe work. This could be:

•       Tree root ingress
•       Cracks
•        Displaced joints
•        Full or partial collapses

At Easaway, we use the latest camera technology on our I-Touch ( https://www.itouch-systems.co.uk/ ) system so that you will receive:

•       A link to view the full CCTV footage of your survey
•       A detailed report analysing the footage
•       Full recommendations of any remedial works required supported by images from the survey
•        A full site plan mapping the location of your drainage system
•        A quote for the cost of repair of any remedial works recommended

The principal benefit to conducting a survey prior to purchase means any issues identified can be either be fixed by the current owner or an agreement made to cover the cost of the repairs, possibly through a reduction in purchase price.

If you want to know everything about the house you are about to buy, this survey is critical and for a few hundred pounds could be sensible investment to make.

For further information from our expert and friendly staff please Contact Us today.